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Gathering of Collection Stories-The mascot of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games


Publish date:2020-3-28   Pageview: 739


 

  The 29th Summer Olympic Games, also known as the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, was held in Beijing, the capital of the people's Republic of China, at 8:00 p.m. on August 8, 2008 and closed on 24 August, 2008. The host city of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is Beijing, with Shanghai, Tianjin, Shenyang, Qinhuangdao and Qingdao as co-host cities. Hong Kong undertakes equestrian projects.


  In 2008, there were 204 participating countries and regions, 11438 athletes, 28 major events and 302 minor events, and more than 60000 athletes, coaches and officials participated in the Beijing Olympic Games. In 2008, 43 new world records and 132 new Olympic records were set in Beijing Olympic Games. 87 countries and regions won medals in the event. China ranked first in the gold medal list with 51 gold medals. It is the first Asian country in the Olympic history to rank first in the gold medal list.



  The choice of five Fuwa for the Beijing Olympic mascot can not only correspond to the five rings of the Olympic logo, but also closely related to the digital culture, which is an important component of Chinese traditional culture. The digital five represents the five sides in the East, the west, the north and the south and the central. Chinese people's concept of "central" originates from this concept of orientation. In addition, the five rings coincide with the five elements theory of China, which also have five different colors. The 2008 Olympic mascot matches China's philosophy of gold, wood, water, fire and earth with the five Olympic rings.



  The blessing passed by Beibei is prosperity. In traditional Chinese culture and art, "fish" and "water" are symbols of prosperity and harvest. People use "carp jumping the Dragon gate" to imply success in their career and Realization of their dreams, and "fish" has implications of more than good luck and surplus year after. Bei Bei's head ornamentation uses the Neolithic fish pattern in China. Beibei is gentle and pure. He is a master of water sports and reflects the blue ring of Olympic rings.


  Jingjing is a beautiful giant panda. Wherever it goes, it brings people joy. As a national treasure of China, giant pandas are loved by people all over the world. Jingjing comes from vast forests, symbolizing the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. His head ornamentation comes from the lotus petals on the Song Dynasty porcelain. Jingjing is simple and optimistic, full of strength, representing the black part of the Olympic rings.



  Huanhuan is the big brother in Fuwa. He is a fire doll, symbolizing the Olympic flame. Huanhuan is the incarnation of sports passion. He will spread the passion to the world and transmit the Olympic spirit faster, higher and stronger. Huanhuan everywhere is permeated with Beijing's 2008 passion for the world. Huanhuan's head ornamentation originates from the flame pattern in Dunhuang frescoes. He is outgoing and bold, and knows all kinds of ball games, representing the red ring of the Olympic rings.


  Yingying is a smart, flexible and galloping Tibetan antelope. He comes from the vast western part of China and conveys good health to the world. Yingying is a unique protective animal of Tibetan Plateau antelope in Qinghai Tibet Plateau. It is a manifestation of Green Olympics. Yingying's head ornaments blend into the decorative styles of the western regions such as the Qinghai Tibet Plateau and Xinjiang. He is agile, a good track and field athlete, and represents a yellow ring in the Olympic rings.


  Nini comes from the sky, is a flying swallow, its shape originality comes from Beijing's traditional sand swallow kite. Yan also represents Yanjing (the appellation of ancient Beijing). Nini brings spring and joy to people, and flies over the good wishes of "good luck to you". Innocent, cheerful and agile Nini will shine in the gymnastics competition. She represents the green part of the Olympic rings.




 

    

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